SPEEDY GONZALEZ MEXICAN FOOD
Based on 5 health inspections, SPEEDY GONZALEZ MEXICAN FOOD in ENGLEWOOD has earned a 3.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
2390 South McCall Road
Florida, 34224
Charlotte County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10909053
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with groove marks on it. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at make station, reach cooler, torn gaskets in.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gasket on make table with food debris on gaskets.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on make table with food stains on it. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 5/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10756757
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave by grill soiled with dried on food debris. Observed cook cleaning microwave. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispenser empty. Observed operator refilling dispenser. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 1/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8706526
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 4 chopping knives in between prep table and counter. Observed operator remove, wash rinse, sanitized, and stored properly.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tortilla chips in reach in freezer not covered. Observed operator covering chips. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1,2024. Observed operator renewing license via phone Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/13/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8521986
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee dunkin donut drink in reach in freezer. Observed operator removing and discarded Repeat Violation
- 03A-05-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed stand up freezer temperature at 60 degrees. Observed the following out of temperature: Mixed Vegetables Great Value 36 oz; Churros Tio Pepes 100 count; French Fries Gordon Brand 1.5 bags; Chicken Tenders Gordon Brand 2.5 bags; Tortilla Chips Grand Sazon .5 case; Gordon Choice 26/30 White Shrimp Gordon Brand 4 Lbs; Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichanga GFS 7 Lbs; Salmon Filet Gordon Brand 2 Lbs; Chicken Filet Gordon Brand 15 lbs; Ground Beef Gordon Brand 10 Lb
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed stand up freezer temperature at 60 degrees. Observed the following out of temperature: Mixed Vegetables Great Value 36 oz; Churros Tio Pepes 100 count; French Fries Gordon Brand 1.5 bags; Chicken Tenders Gordon Brand 2.5 bags; Tortilla Chips Grand Sazon .5 case; Gordon Choice 26/30 White Shrimp Gordon Brand 4 Lbs; Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichanga GFS 7 Lbs; Salmon Filet Gordon Brand 2 Lbs; Chicken Filet Gordon Brand 15 lbs; Ground Beef Gordon Brand 10 Lb. Observed operator voluntarily discarding all items listed.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained and a black like substance starting on them.
Inspection Date: 10/10/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8328975